Karachi citizen killed in suspected robbery shooting in North Karachi

Summary Police said Siddiqui was travelling in his jeep when armed men riding a motorcycle allegedly opened fire. Police said a 9mm pistol, 17 rounds of ammunition, around Rs700,000 in cash, two mobile phones and other belongings were recovered from the vehicle. Sir Syed Station House Officer Irfan Asif said Siddiqui had previously lived in New Karachi's Sector 11-L but had later moved with his family to the Safoora area. AI Generated Summary A citizen was killed after being shot during an alleged robbery attempt in North Karachi police said. The injured man reportedly drove himself to a private hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound but later died while receiving treatment. According to a statement issued by District Central Police the incident took place within the jurisdiction of Sir Syed Police Station. The victim was identified as Sabih Siddiqui son of Javed Siddiqui. Police said Siddiqui was travelling in his jeep when armed men riding a motorcycle allegedly opened fire. He suffered a serious injury to his neck and was taken to a private hospital in Sector 11-B, North Karachi. Doctors were unable to save him. Initial findings indicate that the bullet entered the victim's neck and passed through the other side. Investigators subsequently called the crime scene unit to collect evidence and began examining the incident from different angles. Police said a 9mm pistol, 17 rounds of ammunition, around Rs700,000 in cash, two mobile phones and other belongings were recovered from the vehicle. Sir Syed Station House Officer Irfan Asif said Siddiqui had previously lived in New Karachi's Sector 11-L but had later moved with his family to the Safoora area. His former residence, however, was still being used by the family. Investigators learned that Siddiqui had been at the old house supervising the installation of an air conditioner. He later told the electrician that he was heading to a bank. Police believe the shooting occurred while he was returning after withdrawing cash. Authorities have obtained CCTV footage from the area although officers said the recording is not sufficiently clear. According to the preliminary investigation Siddiqui's vehicle slowed down near the U-turn close to Saleem Centre, where the shooting allegedly took place. Police suspect the attackers may have attempted to rob him and opened fire when he resisted before fleeing the scene. Family members told investigators that Siddiqui was unmarried and had no known personal dispute or hostility with anyone. Police said the investigation is continuing to determine the exact circumstances and identify those responsible.